Sherry is produced in many forms, from very fry finos to the sweeter olorosos. It also plays a large part in Spanish cuisine, as this recipe testifies.
To ensure authentic flavor, make this dish with a Spanish sherry. Because of strict manufacturing standards, all sherries made in Spain, regardless of price, are high quality.
Serves 4
- 1.5 kg (3 lb) roasting chicken, cut into serving portions
- 1 bouquet garni
- 2 ml salt
- 2 onions, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 3 small carrots, diced or sliced
- 1 small red chili, seeded and finely chopped, optional
- 160 ml good-quality dry sherry
- 30 ml cornstarch, mixed with 45 ml water
- Place the chicken in a saucepan with the bouquet garni and salt, add enough water to barely cover ; heat to boiling, then reduce heat and simmer gently for 20 minutes, removing froth as it rises to the surface.
- Add the onion, garlic, carrots and chili and simmer for an additional 20 minutes or until the chicken is tender ; stir in the sherry and simmer for another 10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through ; remove the bouquet garni.
- Stir in the combined cornstarch and water, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.
- Serve woth plain boiled rice.
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